3 Selecting Supreme Court Justices

Multiple Choice

Are Supreme Court Justices elected?

• Yes, they are elected by popular vote

• Yes, they are elected by the Senate

• No, they are appointed by the President

• No, they are chosen by the House of Representatives

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What are the two Constitutional requirements for Supreme Court Justices?

• Nominated by the President

• Must have a law degree

• Receive Senate confirmation

• Previous judicial experience

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What is the purpose of lifetime appointments for Supreme Court Justices?

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To allow them to gain political influence

To ensure a fair and impartial judiciary

To provide job security for the Justices

To prevent them from seeking other employment

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What percentage of nominations has the Senate confirmed historically?

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What are modern government nominations characterized by?

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Being a minor political event

Quick confirmation processes

Being a major political and media event

Unanimous decisions

Multiple Choice

What triggers the beginning of the nomination process for a new justice?

• The president decides to nominate a new justice

• A justice reaches a certain age

• A justice announces retirement or passes away

• The Senate Judiciary Committee requests a new nominee

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Who conducts extensive research about potential candidates for a new justice?

• The Supreme Court itself

• The Senate Judiciary Committee

• The White House

• Interest groups

Multiple Choice

What happens after a few days of questioning the nominee during the confirmation hearing?

• The nominee is automatically appointed

• The committee votes on whether to send the nomination forward to the entire Senate

• The nominee begins their duties immediately

• The White House hosts a celebration

Multiple Choice

What are Senators interested in during the confirmation hearing of a nominee?

• The nominee's political party

• The approach the nominee might take on controversial issues

• The nominee's previous job titles

• The nominee's personal hobbies

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What are some of the qualities looked for in the selection of Supreme Court Justices?

• Political connections

• Personal integrity

• Wealth

• Professional expertise

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How are some Supreme Court Justices described in terms of their approach to the law?

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Unpredictable and biased

Trained with a thorough understanding of law

Inexperienced and indifferent

Focused on personal gain

Multiple Choice

What character traits are emphasized for Supreme Court Justices?

• Aggressive, competitive, and secretive

• Open minded, courteous, patient, and committed to equal justice under the law

• Disinterested, slow, and inflexible

• Charismatic, entertaining, and persuasive

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What is one way that presidents may choose to nominate judges for the Supreme Court?

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As of 2022, what is the gender composition of the Supreme Court Justices?

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5 men and 4 women

6 men and 3 women

7 men and 2 women

4 men and 5 women

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Which of the following statements is true about the educational background of the Supreme Court Justices as of 2022?

• All attended either Harvard or Yale law schools, with no exceptions.

• All attended law schools other than Harvard or Yale.

• All attended either Harvard or Yale law schools, except for Amy Coney Barrett who attended Notre Dame.

• All attended Notre Dame law school.

Multiple Choice

What is appellate litigation?

• A lawsuit occurring at the trial level of the court system

• A lawsuit occurring at the appeals level of the court system

• A lawsuit occurring at the international level of the court system

• A lawsuit occurring at the state level of the court system